The Commissioning and Business support team oversees and manages the wide range of contracting of healthcare provision for University Sussex Hospitals Foundation Trust. We ensure our organisation is supported through decision making with the appropriate governance process in place.
We Deliver
* Technical commissioning as a shared and supportive function with Provider Collaborative and Sussex wide Programmes
* Contracting and technical commissioning across the Trust for the non-NHS and ICB, NHSE contracts
* Co-ordination of robust governance functions to ensure regulatory compliance
The role is focused on a core (c. £950m) contracts in addition to a range of intermediate contracts with NHS and Independent Sector Providers. The role will deliver on the strategic aims of the Trust, advising decision-making forums and other governance arrangements. Responsible for management and oversight of a team of 4, applicants must demonstrate strong leadership skills and abilities. There is a structured approach to development that encourages and supports career pathway and opportunity for progression both within the service and the Trust.
The postholder will significantly contribute to strategic planning while delivering to a portfolio of contracts. You will provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information and will engage cooperation of others. You will be required to present to large groups as needed.
Working closely with finance, workforce, and performance to support the triangulation of planning within the wider financial and strategic context.
The postholder will undertake a strategic approach to engaging and collaborating with partners across the Integrated Care System (ICS).
You will be expected to have a good understanding of financial processes to support in the delivery of procurement and contracting functions.
You will provide direct line management responsibility in the commissioning and business support team. Additionally, there is the requirement to support the MDT approach, providing wider subject matter expertise and leadership across the team(s).
You will be required to interpret complex data, articulate impacts and risks, and formulate or inform solutions as required. This includes qualitative and quantitative outputs.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: Candidate Information Pack
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Emma Wills
Job title: Head of Commissioning and Business Support
Email address: emma.wills@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07766702080
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Wills, Head of Commissioning and Business Support - emma.wills@nhs.net
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